To keep prayer from becoming too routine and list oriented, I occasionally set my routine and lists aside and simply pray Scripture. I pray one Scripture for the unbelievers that are on my heart and another Scripture for all my brothers and sisters in Christ that the Holy Spirit brings to my mind.

This morning I will be praying Psalm 16:8,11 (NIV84) for my believing friends. I will be praying it for my children, as well!"I have set the LORD always before me.Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.You have made known to me the path of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence,with eternal pleasures at your right hand."Here is how I turned it into a prayer:"May ___ always set you before him. Bless him with not being easily shaken by the upsets of life.Make clear to ___ your path of life. May he always use your Word as a light to guide his thoughts and actions. Give him the strength to set all his pleasures in you. Bless him with deep and satisfying joy."Wouldn't you greatly appreciate if someone prayed these verses specifically for you? The Scriptures are loaded with verses that make wonderful prayers. Comment below with any that have stood out to you.